false 18225 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 18225 11 19682 book 1967 Theory of Colours total:66|5:28|4:24|3:11|2:3|1:0| 66 275 160 5 285217 3.80 9444 635 1048162 4.21 61 5 36300147 835860 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.21 61 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 4 0 false Mon Oct 27 08:15:02 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 27 08:19:56 -0700 2008 more...]]> 26992073 996563 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 5 0 false Fri Jul 11 15:58:54 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 11 16:05:03 -0700 2008
Enjoy-]]> 16564528 152822 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Wed Feb 27 18:59:32 -0800 2008 Tue Jun 17 14:37:59 -0700 2008 27158400 1325037 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 5 0 false Sun Jul 13 18:21:47 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 13 18:22:19 -0700 2008 31201510 1424408 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 5 0 false Mon Aug 25 21:24:03 -0700 2008 Mon Aug 25 21:24:33 -0700 2008 80707130 2124355 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Fri Dec 11 17:43:37 -0800 2009 Fri Dec 11 17:43:37 -0800 2009 80566642 2824235 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Thu Dec 10 12:56:10 -0800 2009 Thu Dec 10 12:56:10 -0800 2009 79179728 2919610 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 5 0 false Fri Nov 27 23:50:38 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 27 23:50:38 -0800 2009 79007577 1280626 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Wed Nov 25 19:10:36 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 25 19:10:36 -0800 2009 78991393 548426 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Wed Nov 25 15:51:29 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 25 15:51:54 -0800 2009 78706439 2972125 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Sun Nov 22 21:45:59 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 22 21:46:02 -0800 2009 78645577 868519 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Sun Nov 22 12:19:43 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 22 13:46:55 -0800 2009 76917721 2909854 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 4 0 false Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 1988 Fri Nov 06 08:54:37 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 12 06:08:05 -0800 2009 75868966 2882299 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Tue Oct 27 03:29:45 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 27 03:29:49 -0700 2009 75167126 708262 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Tue Oct 20 15:31:13 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 20 15:31:21 -0700 2009 73438874 1957502 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Sun Oct 04 15:39:27 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 04 15:39:27 -0700 2009 73237502 157270 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 02 15:06:49 -0700 2009 Thu Dec 10 09:29:30 -0800 2009 72797454 1019690 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Mon Sep 28 13:13:20 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 28 13:13:20 -0700 2009 72084494 2763405 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 3 0 false Mon Sep 21 23:46:38 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 21 23:46:38 -0700 2009 70865273 2727984 18225 0262570211 9780262570213 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296m/18225.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166890296s/18225.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18225.Theory_of_Colours 4.17 66 Theory of Colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, renowned author and theatrical figure, the throery was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhasutive personal observation of the phenomena of color.

Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thaks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstnaces under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible."

Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions.

The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Goethe's subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.

The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple--vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like--the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. Whenever we use the wave theory to predict what colors will be perceived under non-daylight, the theory falls down badly. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory--Goethe never even mentions it--that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.]]> 1967 0 0 false Fri Sep 11 12:19:16 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 11 12:19:16 -0700 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=18225